Pacha

Introducing Pacha! Snuggly, affectionate, attentive, and social, this genteel, dapper gentlemen is as purrfect a cuddly companion as he is a playful pal! - More pictures (and videos!) of Pacha: https://bit.ly/KyFosterKittens - Application link: https://bit.ly/HSOCKittenApp PACHA'S STORY: Pacha has a rough backstory. Born to a feral mother, Pacha and his siblings were born in a sewer near a retirement community. A kindhearted elderly gentleman took pity on the scrawny, abandoned mother and began feeding mama as she nursed her newborns. Unfortunately, the apartment complex threatened to evict the gentleman if he continued caring for the cats. Worried about the kitties' safety, the desperate man called HSOC; HSOC immediately stepped in and rescued the family of kitties. Now, Mama is happily adopted and Pacha + his siblings are enjoying Foster Care, waiting patiently for their purrfect Fur-ever Family. PACHA'S PERSONALITY: Pacha started off as a shy and quiet boy, but that has changed! He is now a friendly, outgoing dude who is eager to show off his mad skills (he loves catching feathers on strings!) and showcase his social side. Pacha is a chirpy boy, happily talking to you to express his delight when you say hello to him. Or, if he feels he isn't getting the desired amount of pets or snuggles, he'll remind you of your duty as his person and politely (but insistently!) request attention. It's so hard to refuse! Pacha's 100% black coat is glossy and gorgeous. This kitty is always dressed in his finest suit, and he takes pride in keeping himself immaculately groomed. He is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and microchipped. FIV: FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TL;DR: there is a less than 3% chance that Pacha has FIV but out of an abundance of caution we feel it important to make potential adopters aware of the minimal possibility. The only potential cloud to this kitten is that Pacha's mother, Mama Chicha, tested positive for Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV+). What is FIV? Although scary sounding, FIV simply means the kitty has a chronic immune system deficiency. Similar to HIV in people, the virus can weaken a cat's immune system, making them vulnerable to other infections. FIV itself does NOT impact lifespan. However, it does make cats with FIV more prone to illness, and if those illnesses are left untreated, it can result in the otherwise preventable passing of the FIV+ cat. FIV spreads only through deep puncture wounds (deep bites) and mating (neither behavior was exhibited by Mama Chicha with babies). There is a lot of misinformation about FIV+, but here are some reputable and educational articles: - What it is: https://www.humanesociety.org/news/fiv-positive-cats - FAQs: https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/pets/cats/health/fiv WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR PACHA? Less than 3% of kittens with FIV+ mothers do NOT contract FIV; however, all tests for FIV will report a positive FIV result due to the antibodies in the mother's milk. An accurate test cannot be completed until the kitten is 6-months old to definitively determine if the kitten is truly FIV+. For Pacha, HSOC is providing complementary (free) FIV testing in November 2024 (when he turns 6-months old) for his adopters to confirm if he is truly FIV+ or not. Although it's a very small chance he is positive for FIV, HSOC wants to provide that confirmation (negative or positive) and encourages all potential adopters for Pacha to assume adopting him will mean caring for a FIV kitty.